Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
458
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S62 · Rotherham
245
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rawmarsh has less crime — 245 vs 458 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley recorded notably higher crime than Rawmarsh in April 2026 — 458 vs 245 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Rawmarsh has more Shoplifting (68). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rawmarsh recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 245 vs 458 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Barnsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rawmarsh had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rawmarsh recorded fewer total crimes (245 vs 458).